Chinese Export Porcelain Double-Handled Gravy Boat
Chinese Export Porcelain Double-Handled Gravy Boat

Chinese export blue and white porcelain double-handled gravy or sauce boat, 18th century. Oval shaped with two spouts along either end and two huli jing โ€œfox spiritโ€ loop handles. Decorated throughout with floral and latticework painting.

Provenance: From the Estate of C. Curtis โ€œCurtโ€ Dunnavan, Long Lake, Minnesota. C. Curtis โ€œCurtโ€ Dunnavan (1926-2022) was a passionate world traveler and avid collector. It was through his travels that he was inspired to begin a lifelong relationship with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), becoming a major sponsor of the institute and facilitating the growth of their Asian art department, which is now one of the best in the country. His generous donations to Mia allowed them to establish a fund for the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, one of the few endowed positions of this type in the museum field. He additionally served as a trustee of the institute, advocating for its operational growth. In its turn, the museum established a gallery named in his honor in recognition for his endowment fund and numerous contributions to their collection. The selections here showcase his talent and breadth of collecting, ranging from ancient statues to 19th-century woodblock prints. His appreciation for art persisted throughout his life and we are honored to offer items from his collection in this auction.

Height: 3 in x Width: 9 in x Depth: 8 in.

$600